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29 Aug 1912
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Miniota Herald in Miniota, Manitoba
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
1
Investment offer for British Columbia fruit lands promising big gains
An advertisement touts BC land investments with claims of $500 to $1,200 yearly per acre and tripling returns on ten acres. It promises lifetime income, guaranteed refunds, and management of tracts for five years. The pitch markets homeseeking trips, a free booklet, and a BC fruitland travel excursion from Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
B. C
Harris
Proctor
A. B.C
Between Showers of Rain in the Countryside
The article notes a brief harvest scene with river work and ripening grain while rain showers interrupt the heat. It mentions a tense court tournament, a preacher’s services, fruit preserving, and dry goods selling summer clothing between brief rain showers. The preacher quotes a runaway incident and a town walk from Caldwall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwall
Athorne
Harvest prospects improve as sun returns
Farmers report cutting wheat in the north and some south fields, with wheat drying and ripening. Hay suffered from recent rain and beaming slowed, but coarse grains look strong and a good overall crop is anticipated once weather clears and farming resumes.
Reeve Gerrana Objects to Editorial in Miniota Herald
Letter to the editor defends the city council's tender process for a project in Brandon. It notes initial bids of 1970 and 1430 dollars, asserts Koester's 1400 bid was accepted only with a 5 percent conditional cheque, and argues Koester should not receive special treatment over other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota Herald
Soest
Harris
Koester
Brandon
Ilegally
Epitor
Metsra
Harris, Thompson, Lidster
Rowan
Crop labor drive proposed by local Board of Trade leader
The Rev. Beattie, secretary of the local Board of Trade, says arrangements are being made to bring back 100 men to assist in taking off the crop this week. Orders are in to supply the district with labor to help harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Beattie
Board of Trade
Wignipeg
Boy Scouts Par ents Boycott Service
Three members of the Iceal Boy Scouts attended a service at Holy Trinity Church. Rev Lochhead preached on the fifth commandment Honour thy father and thy mother. Some parents opposed the service in the Anglican Church and did not permit their boys to attend while they support Church Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceal Boy Scouts
Holy Trinity Church
Lochhead
Popular Lady Given Farewell
A farewell party honored Mrs A. J. Leader at the home of Mrs Wm Hyland on Wednesday afternoon hosted by the Womans Auxiliary of Holy Trinity church. She received a manicure set and glove box as the address praised her help and wished happiness for her future service. The group sang a hymn before dispersing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Leader
Wm. Hyland
Holy Trinity Church
Leader
Womans’ Auxiliary
Auxiliary
H. Cusack
F. Clarke
S. L. Lochhead
Beulah Girls Pass 2nd Class Examination
Beulah congratulates Nora Hertha McSteans and Alise Louise Lyon for passing the recent second class teacher examination. Both residents of Beulah are commended for producing two promising young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Ahion
Amination
Nora Hertha McSteans
Alise Louise Lyon
Sunday School Tedder Confronts Wicked Fishers at Stridhys
A fragmentary Sunday School discussion questions where Tedder asks where wicked people go after fishing on Stridhys. The item references children and power in a cryptic context with unclear details.
Social News Roundup from Past Town Wednesday
Reports note misread events and gossip as residents engage in social visits at the Berwick home with Progressive whist and bridge. Mrs. Doyle of Beulah visits, a number attend Edith Gerrand’s farewell evening to resume music studies, while a neighbor arrangement hints at local interactions and familiar figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D. Berwick
Gerrand Hite & Vary
Edith Gerrand
Death of Mrs Spencer After Illness at 23
Mrs. Helen Spencer, wife of Charles Spencer, died Monday at 5 a.m. after a typhoid fever since May and pneumonia complications. She was 23 years 10 months old and leaves two children. Interment was at Blenheim cemetery Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. George Armstrong and Rev. Walton officiated, with sympathy extended to the husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Charles Spencer
George Armstrong
St. James
Winnipeg
Walton
Birtle
Herakles
Church Notes Choir and Sunday School Schedule
Choir practice Friday night at 8 p m sharp. Sunday School children to attend Sunday service at 11 a m. Those interested invited to Sunday School work Evensong and sermon at 7 30 p m subject St Paul Shipwrecked. Service at Two Creeks every Sunday afternoon at 3 pm sharp using the Holy Trinity Church form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Two Creeks
Holy Trinity Church
Notice to return Ross Rifle No 554 Mark 2
The owner of Ross Rifle No 554 Mark 2 at the Miniota Rifle Association is urged to return it to B. W. Ayers. Any person retaining saline after this notice faces prosecution. By order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W Ayers
Reward for mare sighting near Gardiner Hargrave
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a sorrel mare with white strips on its face and one white hind foot. About 60 years old, last seen with a set of heavy harness. Contact Arterson or Gardiner Hargrave at the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arterson
Gardiner Hargrave
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B.C
A. B. C. Inves
MENZ
British Columbia
F. L. Harris
Somerset Elk
Kootenay Lake
Procter and Gold Hill
Cor. Centre and
Calgary
Lethbridge
Béthenton
Saskatoon
Grops
Reeve Gerrana
Yours Sincerely, D. Grrrayp
Boy Scouts
Geo. Larkins
Hugh Welker
Mrs. Spencer
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